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How to play Peg Solitaire
Use a short break to learn the rhythm of Peg Solitaire. Leave a single peg on the English cross board. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.
Focus on one rule
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Leave a single peg on the English cross board. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Notice how the game responds to your input.
Step by step
- Select a peg and an empty hole two squares away.
- Jump horizontally or vertically over one peg, removing it.
- Plan so remaining pegs can still interact.
- Undo repairs a deadlock.
Controls
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Use one clear input at a time.
A useful example
Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Watch out for this
Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
Common questions
As a new player, what is the goal of Peg Solitaire?
Leave a single peg on the English cross board.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Peg Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
While learning, what example helps explain Peg Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in Peg Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed.
For this browser game, what format does Peg Solitaire offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.
For a quick reminder, which play mode does Peg Solitaire use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.